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ROPESCAST

Ksenia Svetlova, Ibrahim Abu-Ahmad

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led geopolitics and peacebuilding show focused on Middle Eastern politics, diplomacy, regional security, and cooperation, with recurring guests who are senior diplomats, political thinkers, scholars, and regional analysts. Credible pitches would include former officials, foreign-policy experts, conflict-resolution practitioners, and researchers with substantial Middle East expertise; booking is likely high difficulty because recent guests include prominent ambassadors, ministers, university leaders, and established policy voices.

Metrics

Episodes: 55

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 533 subscribers

Instagram: 817 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ropepodcasr@gmail.com

info@ropes.org

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Host

Ksenia Svetlova - CEO of ROPES and host of ROPESCAST.

Ibrahim Abu-Ahmad - Host of ROPESCAST.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior diplomats, former government officials, university leaders, established scholars, regional analysts, conflict researchers, and practitioners with direct experience in Middle Eastern politics or peacebuilding.
Required Achievements:  
Senior government or diplomatic service, Leadership at a prominent university, think tank, or policy organization, Published research or influential policy work on the Middle East, Direct experience in peace negotiations, regional security, or conflict zones

Recent Guest Discussions

Marwan Muasher - Israeli-jordanian Relations, The Arab Peace Initiative, The Two-state Solution, Regional Security, And Middle East Diplomacy.

Sari Nusseibeh - Failed Peace Initiatives, Israeli-palestinian Political Settlement, Radicalization, Academic Cooperation, And The Prospects For Renewed Peace Efforts.

Amira Oron - Israel-egypt Relations, Egypt’s Regional Role, Regional Alliances, Security, Trade, Energy, And The Suez Canal.

Danny Citrinowicz - Iran Strategy, Regional Escalation, Israel’s Security Calculations, Gulf States, Proxy Networks, And The Relationship Between The Iranian And Palestinian Conflicts.

Elizabeth Tsurkov - Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Militia Politics, Conflict-zone Research, Regional Power Dynamics, And The Prospects For Israel-syria Peace.

Recent Topics

Politics, International Relations, Peacebuilding, Diplomacy, Regional Security

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
ROPESCAST
:

Jordan, Israel, & the Long Road to Regional Peace with Dr. Marwan Muasher

September 18, 2026

In this episode of ROPESCAST, ROPES CEO Ksenia Svetlova sits down with Dr. Marwan Muasher - former Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Jordan and current Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment - for a wide-ranging and candid conversation.Dr. Muasher draws on decades of diplomatic experience, including opening Jordan's first embassy in Israel and helping shape the Middle East roadmap, to reflect on the current state and future of Israeli-Jordanian relations. The con...

From Failed Peace Plans to a Real Destination with Prof. Sari Nusseibeh

September 14, 2026

In this episode of ROPESCAST, Ksenia Svetlova sits down with Professor Sari Nusseibeh — Palestinian philosopher, former president of Al-Quds University, and one of the most consistent voices for a political settlement.They look at why previous peace initiatives collapsed, the reasons those efforts never took hold, and the worrying slide toward radicalization on both sides. Nusseibeh also asks a harder question: why the academic world has produced so few bold voices, and so little leadership, ...

New Alliances, Old Rivals: Egypt and Israel in a Changing Region

August 26, 2026

What happens to one of Israel’s most important regional relationships when the Middle East is being reshaped by war, new alliances and shifting interests?In this episode of ROPESCAST, Ksenia Svetlova speaks with Amira Oron, former Israeli Ambassador to Egypt, a senior diplomat with deep expertise in the Arab world.They discuss the increasingly tense Israeli-Egyptian relationship, Egypt’s role in a rapidly changing Middle East, and how new regional alliances are affecting Cairo and Jerusalem. ...

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ROPESCAST
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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
ROPESCAST
:

How do I get in touch with ROPESCAST?

ROPESCAST is hosted by Ksenia Svetlova and Ibrahim Abu-Ahmad. Its publicly listed emails are ropepodcasr@gmail.com and info@ropes.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for ROPESCAST?

The publicly listed emails for ROPESCAST: ropepodcasr@gmail.com and info@ropes.org.

How many listeners does ROPESCAST have?

Podseeker estimates ROPESCAST reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for ROPESCAST?

ROPESCAST typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior diplomats, former government officials, university leaders, established scholars, regional analysts, conflict researchers, and practitioners with direct experience in Middle Eastern politics or peacebuilding. Common among recent guests: Senior government or diplomatic service; Leadership at a prominent university, think tank, or policy organization; Published research or influential policy work on the Middle East. Recent guests include Marwan Muasher, Sari Nusseibeh, and Amira Oron.

How hard is it to get booked on ROPESCAST?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does ROPESCAST cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, International Relations, Peacebuilding, Diplomacy, and Regional Security. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ropepodcasr@gmail.com

info@ropes.org

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